The Eagles Have Zero Tight Ends — Here's How They Fix It Before Free Agency

# The Eagles Have Zero Tight Ends — Here's How They Fix It Before Free Agency

**Slug:** eagles-tight-end-crisis-free-agency-march-2026

**Excerpt:** The Eagles enter free agency with an empty tight end room — all three are unrestricted free agents. Here's how Philadelphia can rebuild the position before March 11.

**Category:** analysis

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The Philadelphia Eagles have a problem at tight end. Not a depth problem. Not a "we need an upgrade" problem. A zero-tight-ends-on-the-roster problem.

Dallas Goedert, Kylen Granson, and Foster Moreau are all unrestricted free agents. The only tight ends currently under contract are futures guys EJ Jenkins and Shaheen Bell — neither of whom should be counted on as NFL contributors in 2026. With the legal negotiation window opening on March 10 and free agency officially starting March 12, the Eagles need to move fast to address the most barren position room on the roster.

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Goedert Is Likely Gone

The expectation around the league is that Dallas Goedert will find a better deal elsewhere. At 28, he's likely to land a two-year contract from a team willing to pay for his pass-catching ability. And while Goedert's 13 touchdowns in 2025 made headlines, the reality underneath that number tells a different story.

Goedert had his worst run-blocking season as a pro last year. For an Eagles offense that wants to be physical and run-first, that's a significant issue. The touchdowns are great. But what affected the Eagles' offense more — the red zone production or the inability to block on the edge? That's the question the front office is wrestling with, and the answer tilts toward blocking.

Howie Roseman himself admitted at the combine that he needs to "evolve" his thinking at tight end. His history is falling in love with receiving tight ends — the Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert mold. But this iteration of the Eagles offense, especially with the run game Philadelphia wants to build around Saquon Barkley and the offensive line, needs a different profile at the position.

Charlie Kolar: The Perfect Fit

The name to watch is Charlie Kolar from the Baltimore Ravens. He's young, he's affordable, and he's exactly what the Eagles need: a legitimate blocking tight end who can catch the ball when you throw it to him, even if he's not creating separation downfield.

Kolar would slot in as the 12-personnel starter — the second tight end in two-TE sets. He's not replacing Goedert's production. He's replacing the blocking that this offense desperately needs on the edge. In Baltimore's run-heavy scheme, Kolar proved he can be a difference-maker in the ground game. That translates directly to what Philadelphia wants to do.

At his price point, you're not breaking the bank. This isn't a premium free agent signing — it's a smart, system-specific addition that immediately makes the offense better at what it wants to do best.

Don't Reach in the Draft

The Eagles aren't going to solve tight end in free agency alone. This draft class has tight end options, but reaching for one because you're desperate is exactly what Roseman wants to avoid. As discussed on Birds 365, the biggest potential "reach position" right now is tight end — and that's precisely why you fill it in free agency first.

The smart play: sign a blocking-first tight end like Kolar now, then let the draft fall naturally. If a receiving tight end falls to you at value, great. If not, you're not forcing a pick to fill a need you already addressed.

The Clock Is Ticking

With 21 of their own free agents hitting the market, the Eagles can't address every position with premium talent. But tight end is a position where a smart, cost-effective signing can make a massive difference in what this offense is capable of doing.

Free agency opens in eight days. The cupboard is bare. But the solution is out there — and it might be wearing purple and black right now.